Once a landlord returns your security deposit do they have the right to solicit more money for cleaning?

She paid you the security deposit in full, and then asked for money after the fact? Really? Anyway, legally speaking, she can get money for the...

Is my lease considered void am I entitled to my entire deposit, past rent paid etc. and any further awards due to my situation?

Yeah, the landlord is in the wrong here. Technically, the unit should never have been rented at all. So, your lease is null and void due to...

I'd like to agree with my colleagues, but your question uses three very important words, "with no contingency." Sick time, bereavement time, etc.,...

I need to find a discrimination lawyer.

Then by all means, contact an attorney. Use the "find a lawyer" tab on this site or go to cela.org, which will have a list of all attorneys in your...

How can potential plaintiffs in a possible class action suit be surveyed to determine numbers of participants?

Well, that's two questions in one. First, how many plaintiffs do you need to file a class action? Just one. While it is true that during class...

Can I make a verbal harassment claim

Under California law, there is no such thing as a verbal harassment claim, unless there is an underlying claim for discrimination or retaliation....

Do I have a split-shift violation?

As my colleague said, you have a claim for split shift pay. Now, this is not much, an hour of pay at the minimum wage for each split shift, but it...

It really depends. Generally speaking 25-33% is common, but there are lots of factors that go into the allocation of attorneys' fees. For one, not...

I want to know if my employer has to accommodate me?

I am not an ADA attorney, but typically, when an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for their disability (and it sounds like you are...

Work schedule

A couple of things. First, unless you have a contract to the contrary, your supervisor can reschedule your working hours at any time. Second, the...